United Offshore Support GmbH
General Manager Fleet
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United Offshore Support GmbH (UOS)
United Offshore Support GmbH (UOS) is a leading global operator of sophisticated offshore support vessels specializing in the technical, crew and commercial management of high-powered anchor handling tug/supply (AHTS) vessels, large platform supply vessels (PSVs) and subsea vessels working in the offshore energy industry worldwide. Headquartered in Leer Germany, UOS has a growing office in Aberdeen and commercial management presence in London and Singapore. The on and offshore teams at UOS are highly experienced with a long track record of delivering safe and reliable operations to end clients in just about every offshore energy basin around the world.
We are looking for a General Manager Fleet
We are actively looking for a General Manager Fleet. This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of remote and in-office work, based out of one of our office locations in either Leer, Germany or Aberdeen, UK.
The General Manager Fleet is responsible for delivering a first-class service to our clients by overseeing the safe, compliant and efficient technical and operational performance of the assigned fleet of vessels, in line with charter party obligations and company standards. This is a leadership role within UOS and the holder has the authority and support to make the changes necessary with the vessel management teams to create an environment for success.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the highest safety, environmental and operational standards across the fleet.
- Holistic management of the assigned fleet ensuring performance and revenue from each of the vessels is maximized.
- Deliver optimal fleet performance with minimal downtime.
- Demonstrates active safety leadership promoting safe operations across the fleet and the wider business.
- Operational, cost, management and technical efficiencies across the fleet, as well as with other fleets under management, to be maximized.
- Leadership and direction of the Technical Superintendents.
- Collaborate and coordinate with all departments and support functions to ensure vessels are adequately supported.
- Responsible and accountable for the financial performance against budget of the assigned vessels.
- Maintain a high level of effective communication and engagement inter-departmentally, across the wider business and across the entire fleet.
- Responsible for the detailed financial management of assigned vessels ensuring the development of accurate OPEX and CAPEX budgets in line with agreed schedules and regular accurate forecasting against the same.
- Monitor the vessel KPIs and performance data, drive accountability for continuous improvement.
- Ensure and verify that audit and inspection findings and defects are closed out in a timely manner so as not to impact on service delivery and vessel performance.
- Undertake proactive strategic planning in conjunction with the Chartering department to ensure maintenance requirements are completed with minimal commercial disruption.
- Represent UOS internally and externally, developing and maintaining beneficial relationships within internal and external customers, customer, suppliers and government agencies.
- Act as ERTL and participate in drills and scenarios as required.
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- Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nautical Science, MBA.
- Seagoing experience in a senior position on offshore support vessels.
- Extensive and demonstrable shore based technical / fleet management experience.
- Excellent financial management skills and proven ability to manage budgets.
- In depth knowledge of maritime regulatory frameworks.
- Culturally aware and experience of working and supporting operations in different global regions.
- Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team.
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Fluent in English. German is a big plus.
Why UOS?
- International offshore environment
- Flexible working hours and working from home options
- High level of responsibility and ownership
- Opportunity to shape and improve processes
- Growing business with long-term career opportunities
Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps of the recruitment process.
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